03A4 Backup Sights

[bigskybound]

Were snipers issued front and rear sight kits to install on their 03A4 in the event scope rendered useless?

[Griff Murphey]

I am a total non-expert on A-4s but based on my basic knowledge of where the Army drew the Line on assembly/disassembly vs. repair, I highly doubt it. I am pretty sure installing a front sight base alone would be far too difficult a task for a soldier in combat to do without an armorer's van in support.

I think they would let a soldier use a combination tool, and a screwdriver but that was about as far as it went.

[chuckindenver]

i have seen some field pics of A4s with home made front sights installed...

[jgaynor]

Were snipers issued front and rear sight kits to install on their 03A4 in the event scope rendered useless?

No.

[emmagee1917]

Didn't you see Saving Private Ryan ?
They just carried a pack fulla spare scopes .
Chris

[bigskybound]

I guess with guys dying all around you on both sides it would be easier just to chuck the 03A4 and pick up something else.

[jgaynor]

Didn't you see Saving Private Ryan ?
They just carried a pack fulla spare scopes .
Chris

SPR had two chances to get the scope right and blew it both times! But other wise a good movie.

[chuckindenver]

one pic of a few Lads in Korea along with a Browning machine gun..looking out with rifles in hand..rifle laying on sand bags is a 1903A4. with a less then standard G.I. made front sight attached. hard to tell what he used...but its not an A3 issue sight.

[Griff Murphey]

Thanks, Chuck.

Interesting info. Doubt the parts were issued; I am not doubting anything a GI Could cook up with a hose clamp and a washer with speed tape.